1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 725 kg more than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | 330GT | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |